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Townsend Place aerial downtown Boca Raton

500–550 SE Mizner Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432 | Downtown Boca Raton

Townsend Place enters the second half of 2026 at a meaningful inflection point. The community’s major renovation work — including updated lobbies, refreshed clubrooms, a modernized pool deck, and improved common areas across both nine-story towers — is now substantially complete.
The first-half closing data is blunt: sellers who priced in line with the market got their deals done. Sellers who stayed too high watched their units sit, reduce, and eventually sell below their original expectations.

H1 2026 at a Glance

Metric H1 2026 H1 2025 Change
Closed Sales 7 3 +133%
Average Sold Price $1,384,509 $1,699,167 -19%
Median Sold
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Gene Simmons humble childhood and luxury real estate context for Boca Raton readers

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons has reflected on his modest childhood in Israel, where he spent his earliest years living in a simple one-room stone house.

Today, Simmons, 76, is said to have an estimated net worth of $400 million and an impressive portfolio of luxury real estate. But the rock legend says his early life was worlds away from the wealth and comfort he enjoys now.

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Simmons recalled growing up with very little, explaining that his family could not afford toys and that a simple stick became his childhood plaything.

“I was born in Haifa, Israel, in 1949,” he said. “My parents and I first lived in a small, one-room stone house just outside the city. There was no money for toys. A stick was my play thing.”

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cover image for the June 2026 Boca Raton and Delray Beach luxury real estate market report from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing

This post publishes the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s June 2026 luxury market report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach, analyzing single-family and attached luxury home performance using May 2026 MLS® data.

As a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, I’m pleased to share their June 2026 report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

This report provides a structured, data-driven analysis of luxury residential trends across our area, separating performance between single-family homes and condominiums / townhomes.

June 2026 Boca Raton & Delray Beach Luxury Real Estate Market Report

This update is based on the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing report for Boca Raton & Delray Beach. It reflects the prior month’s closed data for

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Happy Mother's Day 2026 for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 051026

This Father’s Day, we pause to honor the remarkable men who have guided us with patience, strength, wisdom, and steady love.

Whether the celebration is a backyard barbecue, a handwritten card, a round of golf, a favorite meal, or a simple call to say “I love you,” what matters most is the thought behind it.

Gifts are appreciated, but the moments we share — the laughter, the stories, the lessons, the hugs, and the memories — are what stay with us.

Today is also a gentle reminder that Father’s Day can be emotional for many, and a little compassion can mean more than we realize.

Fatherhood is not defined only by biology. It lives in the men who protect, provide, encourage, teach, and stand by us through every season of life.

So today, let’s

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Bottle Brief luxury wine gifting guide graphic with assorted wine bottles

Arriving with a bottle of wine has long been one of the most elegant ways to thank a host.
Whether you are attending an intimate dinner party, a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering, or a housewarming, a thoughtfully selected bottle says something simple and timeless: I appreciate the invitation.

Before real estate, I owned a restaurant in Manhattan, where food, wine, service, and presentation were part of daily life. That experience taught me that a well-chosen bottle of wine is never just a bottle. It is a gesture of taste, timing, and hospitality.

Of course, wine gifting works best when the recipient actually enjoys wine. That small detail matters. A good gift should feel personal, not automatic. When the host is a wine drinker, the right

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House Hacking in 2026: What the Hype Got Wrong and What Actually Works

If you've spent any time on real estate TikTok in the last few years, you've probably seen the house hacking pitch. Buy a property, rent part of it out, let your tenants cover the mortgage. Live for free. Build wealth while you sleep.

It sounds like the kind of thing that works great in a YouTube thumbnail and falls apart in real life. And honestly? Sometimes it does.

But here's what those videos usually get right even when they oversell the outcome: housing costs have outpaced wage growth by a wide margin, and for the right buyer, generating income from a property can make ownership viable when it otherwise wouldn't be. The strategy is real. The "living for free" part is just the clickbait version of it.

In 2026, the smarter question isn't

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Memorial Day 2026 tribute in Boca Raton featuring a peaceful South Florida cemetery with American flags, palm trees, sunshine, and a patriotic remembrance scene

Memorial Day in Boca Raton: Honoring with Heart and Sunshine

Memorial Day in Boca Raton is more than a long weekend. It is a time to pause, remember, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Against the backdrop of blue skies, waving palms, and the Atlantic breeze, Boca Raton marks the day with quiet dignity and genuine pride. From local remembrance ceremonies to American flags displayed throughout the city, the community comes together to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy.

Whether visiting a veterans’ cemetery, placing a flag at a gravesite, or simply taking a quiet moment at home, Memorial Day is a powerful reminder that patriotism, gratitude, and respect never go out of season.

Today, we honor those

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Image for the May 2026 Boca Raton and Delray Beach luxury real estate market report from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

This post publishes the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s May 2026 luxury market report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach, analyzing single-family and attached luxury home performance using April 2026 MLS® data.

As a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, I’m pleased to share their May 2026 report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

This report provides a structured, data-driven analysis of luxury residential trends across our area, separating performance between single-family homes and condominiums / townhomes.

May 2026 Boca Raton & Delray Beach Luxury Real Estate Market Report

This report is based on the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing report for Boca Raton and Delray Beach. The May 2026 report reflects April 2026 closed

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Happy Mother's Day 2026 for Jean-Luc Andriot blog 051026

This Mother’s Day, we pause to honor the remarkable women who have guided us with patience, strength, kindness, and unconditional love.

Whether the celebration is a family brunch, a handwritten note, fresh flowers, or a simple call to say “I love you,” what matters most is the thought behind it.

Gifts are appreciated, but the moments we share - the laughter, the stories, the hugs, and the memories - are what stay with us.

Today is also a gentle reminder that Mother’s Day can be emotional for many, and a little compassion can mean more than we realize.

Motherhood is not defined only by biology. It lives in the women who nurture, protect, encourage, teach, and stand by us through every season of life.

So today, let’s celebrate mothers,

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Cinco de Mayo 2026 celebration in Boca Raton with tacos, margaritas and festive dining atmosphere

Cinco de Mayo is always a fun time to get out and enjoy great food, festive drinks, and a lively atmosphere, and Boca Raton has several spots worth checking out this year. Whether you're new to the area, thinking about making Boca Raton home, or simply looking for a way to enjoy the local lifestyle, this holiday offers a great glimpse into the energy and entertainment the city has to offer.

From all-day taco specials to large-scale parties and tequila-focused celebrations, Boca Raton and the surrounding Palm Beach area are giving locals plenty of ways to celebrate on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. If you’re planning your day early, here’s a look at a few places generating buzz this year.

Popular Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Boca Raton

One of the most

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